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P144 HBC

1997 Opel Vectra

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,018 mi
Last recorded238,018 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Opel Vectra100,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 HBC
MakeOpel
ModelVectra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 238,018 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 237,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s - o/s front disc slightly worn

Pass 28 Aug 2008 200,916 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 200,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Opel Vectra?

Based on 5,243 MOT tests across 693 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
6,405
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 371
Brake pipe excessively corroded 311
Registration plate lamp not working 189
position lamp(s) not working 141
Direction indicator incorrect colour 137
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P144 HBC is a 1997 Opel Vectra in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Opel Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 100,938 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Opel Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P144 HBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Opel Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P144 HBC registered?

P144 HBC is a 1997 Opel Vectra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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